2026 Nomad Visa, Tax & Pet Guides

Income:

$1,500/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Imports from 'low-risk' zones like the UK/EU are straightforward, but 'high-risk' countries face strict quarantine.

Income:

$4,050/mo

Savings:

€36,800 in a Portuguese account

Nomad cost:

~$3,200/mo

Pet Friendliness:

9/10

Insurance required

Portugal is incredibly pet-friendly; dogs are allowed on most outdoor restaurant patios and trains.

Income:

$3,050/mo

Nomad cost:

~$3,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Insurance required

New 2025 Animal Welfare laws in Spain have made it even easier to travel with pets, though some 'Potentially Dangerous Dog' (PPP) breeds require local registration and insurance.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

$14,500 (500k THB) in bank balance

Nomad cost:

~$1,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Thailand requires an import permit and a 30-day 'home quarantine' for most pets.

Income:

$3,600/mo

Savings:

$43,000 bank balance

Nomad cost:

~$2,300/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Croatia is excellent for dogs, especially the Dalmatian coast.

Income:

$2,600/mo

Savings:

$44,000 for 12 months

Nomad cost:

~$2,400/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Mexico is very easy to enter with pets from the US/Canada; since 2024, they've simplified the process to a simple inspection by SENASICA at the airport.

Income:

$6,600/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

3/10

Insurance required

Japan has some of the world's strictest pet import laws.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

2/10

Insurance required

Malaysia is challenging for dog owners; many condos and public parks ban dogs.

Income:

$3,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,900/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Insurance required

Very pet-friendly.

Income:

$2,850/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

9/10

Insurance required

Italy is a paradise for dog owners.

Income:

$4,900/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,300/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Standard EU Pet Passport rules.

Income:

$3,850/mo

Savings:

$45,000 bank balance

Nomad cost:

~$2,200/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

The 'island dog' culture is strong, but many rentals are still hesitant about indoor pets.

Income:

$5,500/mo

Nomad cost:

~$3,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Strict quarantine unless you have a rabies titer test from an approved lab.

Income:

$3,800/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,900/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Malta is a rabies-free island, so entry is stricter.

Income:

$3,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,700/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Requires a 'Home Quarantine' and an authentication of the health certificate by the Panamanian Consulate.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Savings:

$24,000 balance

Nomad cost:

~$1,700/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Insurance required

Tbilisi has a huge 'community dog' culture.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

Affidavit of self-sufficiency

Nomad cost:

~$2,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Insurance required

Very easy entry.

Income:

$2,500/mo

Savings:

$6,000 balance

Nomad cost:

~$2,400/mo

Pet Friendliness:

10/10

Insurance required

The most pet-friendly country in this list.

Income:

$1,100/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,400/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Importing is easy, but local infrastructure (vets/pet shops) is still developing.

Income:

$3,850/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Entry is strict as it's an island (rabies vax + blood test if coming from high-risk).

Income:

$4,160/mo

Nomad cost:

~$4,200/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Strict island rules.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

Proof of 'substantial' means

Nomad cost:

~$7,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

3/10

Insurance required

Bermuda is very strict.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

Letter from employer

Nomad cost:

~$5,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Requires a Bahamian Import Permit and a $10 processing fee.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

Proof of solvency

Nomad cost:

~$2,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Standard EU-style entry requirements.

Income:

$900/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Colombia is very welcoming to dogs.

Income:

$1,500/mo

Savings:

$18,000 balance

Nomad cost:

~$2,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Requires an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI).

Income:

$1,350/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,400/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Standard import requirements.

Income:

$2,500/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

9/10

Insurance required

Very easy.

Income:

$6,250/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,300/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Requires an import permit from BAHA.

Income:

$4,150/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Strict import rules because it's a small ecosystem.

Income:

$1,500/mo

Savings:

$6,000 balance

Nomad cost:

~$1,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Fairly easy entry.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Savings:

Proof of solvency

Nomad cost:

~$3,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

3/10

Insurance required

Extremely difficult.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,700/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Standard health certificates required.

Income:

$3,200/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Requires an import permit and a rabies titer test.

Income:

$5,700/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,400/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Taiwan is a rabies-free zone, so pets from the US/UK face 7 days of quarantine at a government facility.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Savings:

$2,000 in bank

Nomad cost:

~$2,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Bali is a 'Rabies Zone,' meaning you can bring pets *in* but it is very difficult to get them *out* to other countries.

Income:

$0 (Remote)

Nomad cost:

~$1,300/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Fairly easy to bring pets in, but pet culture in Vietnam is different—dogs are often seen as guards rather than family.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,600/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Requires an import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

5/10

Insurance required

Standard rabies and health certificate requirements.

Income:

$3,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,900/mo

Pet Friendliness:

9/10

Insurance required

Turkey is world-renowned for its love of cats and dogs.

Income:

$3,500/mo

Nomad cost:

~$4,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

4/10

Insurance required

Very hot, so pets must stay indoors 8 months of the year.

Income:

$3,200/mo

Nomad cost:

~$2,100/mo

Pet Friendliness:

8/10

Insurance required

Very pet-friendly.

Income:

$4,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,700/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Standard EU rules.

Income:

$4,200/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,900/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Standard EU rules.

Income:

$3,800/mo

Nomad cost:

~$4,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Very strict.

Income:

$7,800/mo

Nomad cost:

~$5,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

2/10

Insurance required

Almost impossible for a 6-month stay.

Income:

$1,500/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,700/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Easy entry with health certificate and rabies vax.

Income:

$1,000/mo

Nomad cost:

~$1,800/mo

Pet Friendliness:

6/10

Insurance required

Simple import rules.

Income:

$2,000/mo

Savings:

$10,000 balance

Nomad cost:

~$1,500/mo

Pet Friendliness:

7/10

Insurance required

Standard EU rules.